What is the Family and Medical Leave Act?

A policy that allows eligible employees to take unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons:

• the birth or adoption of a child

• caring for a family member with a serious health condition

• employee's own serious health condition

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Short Term Disability Claims:

• To start a Short-Term Disability claim, please initiate the FMLA process. This process will start both your FMLA leave and Short-Term Disability claim if it applies.

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Key Details:

• Platform Launch Date: November 1st, 2024 

• Registration: All employees must register on the platform to access FMLA services

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How to Register:

1. Visit the FMLA online Platform: CLICK HERE

2. Click "Register"

3. Enter your employee number and zip code

4. Enter a username (must be at least 6 characters long and no spaces.  Example: joesmith2024) 

5. Add a password

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For questions about the FMLA Registration Process, please contact the Dougherty County Benefits Office:

• email: DL-Benefits@docoschools.org

• phone: 229-431-1260

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